CT Technologist - Part Time position with benefits

*Please note this position will work 24 hours a week but will be eligible for benefits.  

Shift: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 8 am - 5 pm

Location: Ballantyne (Charlotte, NC)

POSITION SUMMARY: Performs excellent patient care for all CT scan and x-rays. Quickly and accurately completes all paperwork to include orders, lab work and authorization confirmation. Monitoring the safety of patients pertaining to radiation and contrast dose. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Examines orders and verifies request on patients. Addresses any questionable orders to Radiologist before procedures. Operates CT equipment with proficiency. Operates Injector with proficiency 
• Operate X-ray equipment with proficiency
• Paperwork/orders, email order request and authorization. Records medical history on designated history form. Correlates test results and other lab data with exam being performed
• Performs IVs, give patients oral contrast, do lab work if needed
• Monitor supplies/stock room
• Communicate with radiologist for protocols as needed 
• Communicate with pacs/IT for imaging distribution if necessary 

Qualifications:

• CT experience
• Associate Degree in Radiologic Technology 
• ARRT registered in CT
• BLS   

• Must be able to perform procedures in accordance to departmental protocols and standards. Operates CT scanners, X-ray equipment, IV contrast injectors O2 tanks. Computer literate and knowledgeable of CR programs
• Must be up to date with local and federal regulations that apply to their licensure and role
• Must be able to access all patient history to review any allergies that could interfere with the patient’s test
• Must be able to communicate with the Radiologist or referring MD if a protocol needs to be obtained or a test needs to be altered
• Must be able to report malfunctioning equipment to the Radiology engineer
• Must be able to stand/walk for extended periods of time. Must be able to lift the appropriate weight determined by CR (50-75 lbs.)
• Must have positive communication skills
• Performs basic patient care functions and informs the Radiologist or nurse of any change in the patient’s condition if needed
• Must be competent with IVs
• Travel required: 0 – 25%